Religions of Asia
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Welcome to our online learning module on the religions of South and East Asia! We will be using online resources and learning tools to investigate the diversity of religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism. Since you can access this from anywhere, normal classroom rules apply concerning etiquette and behavior, so be a responsible digital citizen! Lets go ahead and begin with our two week study. If you have any questions use the discussion tab above to pose questions about the content that we are learning. If you would like to do a quick self-assessment of your multiple intelligences take this inventory to see how you might learn best throughout the module.

Georgia Performance Standard:

SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.



Here is what our schedule will look like:

Day 1:
Introduction to the learning module format and to religions of South and East Asia
SS7G12a and SS7G12b
How is an ethnic group different from a religious group?
Day 2:
SS7G12b
Why does religion exist? How does religion affect the way of life of a group of people?
How do you think trade and conquest contributed to this spread?
Day 3:
SS7G12b
Use links to discover the similarities and differences between the religions of South and East Asia.
Complete a graphic organizer using your research.
Day 4:
SS7G12b
Use links to discover the similarities and differences between the religions of South and East Asia.
Complete a graphic organizer using your research.
Day 5:
SS7G12b
Introduction and begin to plan culminating project with a partner. Divide up the work and get started.
See rubric for grading requirements.
Day 6:
SS7G12b
Work on project. Submit questions and what you have accomplished using the discussion board.
Day 7:
SS7G12b
Work on project. Submit questions and what you have accomplished using the discussion board.
Day 8:
SS7G12b
Finish projects and submit links through the discussion board.
Day 9:
SS7G12b
Project presentations
Day 10:
SS7G12b
Last day of presentations